HP Pavilion 11 x360 PC Manual

Maintenance and Service Guide
HP ProBook x360 11 G4 Education Edition
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providers only.

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First Edition: March 2019
Document Part Number: L60735-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions or
versions of Windows. Systems may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to
take full advantage of Windows functionality.
Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is
always enabled. ISP fees may apply and
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for updates. Go to http://www.microsoft.com
for details.
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entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
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Safety warning notice
CAUTION: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place the
device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard, at surface. Do not
allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or
clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible
surface temperature limits dened by applicable safety standards.
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Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Components .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Touchpad ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Lights ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Keyboard webcam ............................................................................................................................. 10
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 14
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 14
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Bracket Kit ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Cable Kit ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 19
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 19
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 20
Workstation guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 20
Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................................................... 20
Generating static electricity .............................................................................................................. 21
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment ............................................................................... 21
Personal grounding methods and equipment .................................................................................. 22
Grounding the work area ................................................................................................................... 22
Recommended materials and equipment ........................................................................................ 22
Packaging and transporting guidelines .............................................................................................................. 23
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5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts .................................................... 24
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 24
Preparation for disassembly ............................................................................................................. 24
Keyboard/top cover ........................................................................................................................... 24
Touchpad ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Second webcam and webcam transfer board ................................................................................... 29
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Solid-state drive ................................................................................................................................ 32
WLAN module .................................................................................................................................... 33
RTC battery ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 36
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Audio board ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Power connector cable (DC-in) .......................................................................................................... 40
System board .................................................................................................................................... 41
Heat sink ............................................................................................................................................ 44
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 46
6 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................. 48
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 48
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 48
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 48
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 48
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 49
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 49
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 49
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. 50
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... 50
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 51
7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 52
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 52
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 52
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 52
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 53
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 53
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 53
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 53
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8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 54
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 54
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 54
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....................... 55
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 55
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............................................................................. 55
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................. 55
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ....................................................................................... 56
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive .............................................. 56
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .............................. 56
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 56
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 57
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 57
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 57
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 57
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 57
9 Specications .............................................................................................................................................. 59
Computer specications ...................................................................................................................................... 59
10 Statement of memory volatility .................................................................................................................. 60
Nonvolatile memory usage ................................................................................................................................. 62
Questions and answers ....................................................................................................................................... 64
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) ............................................................................................................ 65
11 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 66
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 66
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 67
12 Recycling .................................................................................................................................................. 69
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 70
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1 Product description
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions
Category Description
Product Name HP ProBook x360 11 G4 Education Edition
Processors Intel® Core® i5-8200Y 1.3 GHz (turbo up to 3.9 GHz) dual core processor, 1866 MHz FSB, 4 MB L3 cache,
5 W (Intel UHD Graphics 615)
Intel Core m3-8100Y 1.1 GHz (turbo up to 3.4 GHz) dual core processor, 1866 MHz FSB, 4 MB L3 cache,
5 W (Intel UHD Graphics 615)
Graphics Intel Universal Memory Architecture (UMA)
Intel HD Graphics 615
Support for DirectX 12
Panel 29.46 cm (11.6 in), high-denition (HD) (1366 × 768), light-emitting diode (LED), EDP, slim, 220 nits,
touch display with HD camera
●SVA
●UWVA
Memory module Support for up to 8 GB, LPDDR3-1866, on-board system memory in the following congurations:
●8 GB
●4 GB
Storage Solid-state drive (M.2)
256 GB, PCIe, value
128 GB, SATA-3, TLC
Audio and video Front-facing camera: 1 MP high denition (HD) @ 1280 × 720p
Second camera: 5 MP full high-denition (FHD) @ 2560 × 1920p (select models only)
Integrated dual digital microphones
HP HD audio
Dual speakers
Realtek ALC3247
RJ-45 (network) jack Realtek GBE Ethernet (Non-DASH, QFN32)
Support for S3/S4/S5 wake on LAN (via out of band): HP USB-C Universal Dock
Support for S0/S3/S4/S5 MAPT (via out of band): HP USB-C Universal Dock
BIOS Support RTXMAC for MAPT via in-band
Wireless Integrated WLAN options with dual antennas (M.2 2230 socket PCIe/USB)
●Intel Wireless-AC 9260 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® 5.0
●Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Static Wi-Fi BIOS SAR support for Intel Wireless-AC 9260
Support for Turbo Lite Wi-Fi
Wireless antennas congured at top of display
Support for Miracast
Support for WoWLAN S3/S4 (AC only)
Support for HP LAN wireless protection (WLAN/LAN switching)
Support for HP Connection Optimizer with data analytics
Media card reader Support for microSD™/SDHC™/SDXC™ up to UHS-104
Push-push insertion/removal
Ports Headphone/microphone combo jack
AC Smart Pin adapter plug
HDMI v1.4b supporting up to 3840 × 2160 @ 30 Hz
Auto adjust panel resolution to t embedded panel and external monitor connected
USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with Type-A connector (2)
USB 3.1 port with Type-C connector (data and power)
Sensors Combination chip
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Gyroscope
Keyboard Keyboard
Full-sized, chiclet-style keyboard
Pick-resistant
Spill resistant
Touchpad requirements
Multitouch gestures enabled
Support for Windows® 10 trackpad gestures
Taps enabled as default
Default on 2-nger scroll, pinch
Pen input Wacom AES pen with loop (select models only)
Support for passive pen
Power requirements Battery
3-cell, 48 Whr, long-life lithium polymer soft pack battery
HP Fast Charge Technology
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Supports long battery life (1,000 charging cycles)
AC adapter
65 W HP Smart AC adapter (non-PFC, EM, 4.5 mm)
45 W HP Smart AC adapter (non-PFC, 4.5 mm)
45 W USB Type-C straight, nPFC
Power cord
1.0 m convention power cord
Security Nano security slot
Operating system Preinstalled
Windows 10 Enterprise 64
Windows 10 Home 64
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 10 Pro 64
Windows 10 Pro 64 CBB 1803
Windows 10 Pro 64 Chinese Market
Windows 10 Pro 64 StF MSNA
Windows 10 Pro S 64 StF MSNA Standard
Restore media
Windows 10 Driver DVD
Windows 10 Professional 64-bit OS DVD
Web support OS
Windows 10 Enterprise 64
Win 10 Pro 64 CBB 1803
Certied
Microsoft WHQL
Serviceability End user replaceable part
AC adapter
Pen
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2 Components
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Right
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) MicroSD memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access
information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on
the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory card
reader.
(2) USB Type-C port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
(3) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-denition
television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed
High Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device.
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●Green (left): The network is connected.
●Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(6) Battery light When AC power is connected:
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Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
●White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
●Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
●O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
●Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level. When
the battery has reached a critical battery level, the battery light
begins blinking rapidly.
●O: The battery is not charging.
(7) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Left
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may
not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(3) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a
headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset
microphone. This jack does not support optional standalone
microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume
before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional
safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental
Notices.
To access this guide:
▲Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then
select HP Documentation.
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Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers
are disabled.
(4) Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briey to initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briey
to exit Sleep (select products only).
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briey to
exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results in the
loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are
ineective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to
turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options.
▲Right-click the Power meter icon and then select Power
Options.
(5) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state.
The computer shuts o power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-
saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(6) Volume button Controls speaker volume on the computer.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide:
▲Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
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Display
Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area
networks (WLANs).
(2) Internal microphones Record sound.
(3) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(4) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. Some cameras
also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware and
software installed on your product.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide:
▲Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
Display 7

Keyboard area
Touchpad
Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Touchpad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
(2) Left touchpad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Right touchpad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Lights
Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2) Touchpad light ●On: The touchpad is o.
●O: The touchpad is on.
(3) Mute light ●On: Computer sound is o.
●O: Computer sound is on.
(4) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all
wireless devices are o.
Keyboard area 9

Keyboard webcam
Table 2-6 Keyboard webcam components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(2) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
Some cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows,
instead of a password logon.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera
hardware and software installed on your product.
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Special keys
Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
hot keys.
(3) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet
keys. When fn+num lk is pressed, the keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad. Each key on the keypad performs the
function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the
key.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
Keyboard area 11

Bottom
Table 2-8 Bottom components and their descriptions
Component Description
Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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